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Janet Lawless
RSAWomenBirth dateMay 15, 1985
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Janet Lawless is a South Africa sprinter, born on May 15, 1985. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 13.38 in the 100m, 24.66 in the 200m, 53.61 in the 400m, 2:12.10 in the 800m and 13.34 in the 100mH. She has earned 7 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
100 m hurdles
13.34
Age
41 years old
As of Sep 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 55.82 (#429 all-time), 100 m hurdles 13.34, 2012 season best 56.16 (Jun 2, 2012, Genève (SUI)) · 41 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 100m | 13.38 | -4.8 | Mar 3, 2012 | - | Bellville (RSA) |
| 2012 | 100mH | 13.86 | +0.3 | Apr 14, 2012 | ↑ | South African Championships |
| 2012 | 200m | 25.35 | +1.3 | Feb 25, 2012 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2012 | 4x100m | 47.87 | - | Apr 27, 2012 | - | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2012 | 400m | 55.05 | - | Apr 13, 2012 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2012 | 400mH | 56.16 | - | Jun 2, 2012 | ↑ | Genève (SUI) |
| 2011 | HJ | 1.76 | - | Apr 16, 2011 | ↓ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2011 | LJ | 5.85 | +0.0 | Feb 25, 2011 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2011 | SP | 11.49 | - | Apr 16, 2011 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2011 | 100mH | 13.34 | +1.8 | Apr 16, 2011 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2011 | 200m | 24.66 | +4.2 | Apr 16, 2011 | ↓ | Oudtshoorn (RSA) |
| 2011 | JT | 37.97 | - | Apr 17, 2011 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2011 | 300m | 40.49 | - | Dec 15, 2011 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2011 | 400m | 57.08 | - | Dec 12, 2011 | ↑ | Oudtshoorn (RSA) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:17.76 | - | Apr 17, 2011 | ↓ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2011 | Hep | 5673 | - | Apr 16, 2011 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2010 | HJ | 1.69 | - | Apr 10, 2010 | ↓ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2010 | LJ | 5.83 | +1.9 | Jul 31, 2010 | ↓ | Nairobi African Championships |
| 2010 | SP | 11.80 | - | Apr 10, 2010 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2010 | 100mH | 13.69 | +0.2 | Mar 24, 2010 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2010 | 200m | 24.74 | -0.8 | Mar 4, 2010 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2010 | JT | 38.21 | - | Jun 19, 2010 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2010 | 300m | 41.67 | - | Dec 12, 2010 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:12.10 | - | Apr 11, 2010 | ↓ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2010 | Hep | 5736 | - | Apr 11, 2010 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2009 | 100mH | 13.68 | +1.5 | Apr 3, 2009 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2009 | 400mH | 56.23 | - | Mar 14, 2009 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2008 | 400m | 53.61 | - | Mar 27, 2008 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2008 | 400mH | 56.81 | - | Feb 22, 2008 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2007 | 400mH | 56.53 | - | Jun 28, 2007 | ↑ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2006 | 400m | 53.71 | - | Apr 1, 2006 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2006 | 400mH | 55.82 | - | Jul 6, 2006 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2006 | 4x400m | 3:36.88 | - | Aug 13, 2006 | - | Bambous African Championships |
| 2005 | 100mH | 13.5h | - | Apr 23, 2005 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2005 | 200m | 24.76 | +0.8 | Sep 20, 2005 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2005 | 400m | 55.02 | - | Sep 20, 2005 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2005 | 400mH | 57.41 | - | Apr 16, 2005 | ↑ | South African Championships |
| 2004 | 400m | 57.18 | - | Feb 13, 2004 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2004 | 400mH | 59.64 | - | Apr 6, 2004 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2003 | 100mH | 13.90 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↑ | Bloemfontein (RSA) |
| 2003 | 400mH | 58.83 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↑ | Bloemfontein (RSA) |
| 2002 | 400mH | 58.88 | - | Mar 23, 2002 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
2012
24 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 57.56 | - | Jul 1 | Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo |
400mH | 56.51 | - | Jun 30 | Porto Novo African Championships |
400mH | 57.16 | - | Jun 23 | Nivelles Meeting International, Nivelles |
400mH | 57.82 | - | Jun 16 | Belgian Championships, Bruxelles |
400mH | 58.66 | - | Jun 6 | Nantes Meeting Elite, Nantes |
400mH | 56.16 | - | Jun 2 | Genève Swiss Meeting, Genève |
400mH | 56.49 | - | May 26 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
400mH | 56.44 | - | May 5 | Pretoria South African Open Championships, Pretoria |
400mH | 59.15 | - | May 4 | Pretoria South African Open Championships, Pretoria |
400mH | 56.96 | - | Apr 28 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
400mH | 1:00.22 | - | Apr 28 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
4x100m | 47.87 | - | Apr 27 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
100mH | 13.99 | +2.3 | Apr 27 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
100mH | 13.95 | -0.8 | Apr 27 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
400mH | 57.29 | - | Apr 20 | Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria |
100mH | 13.86 | +0.3 | Apr 14 | South African Championships |
100mH | 13.90 | +0.4 | Apr 14 | South African Championships |
400m | 55.66 | - | Apr 14 | South African Championships |
400m | 55.05 | - | Apr 13 | South African Championships, Port Elizabeth |
400m | 55.20 | - | Apr 5 | Tshwane Yellow Pages Interclub, Tshwane |
100m | 13.38 | -4.8 | Mar 3 | Belville Yellow Pages Interprovincial II, Bellville |
200m | 26.12 | -3.4 | Mar 3 | Belville Yellow Pages Interprovincial II, Bellville |
200m | 25.35 | +1.3 | Feb 25 | Germiston Yellow Pages Interprovincial I, Germiston |
400m | 55.85 | - | Feb 25 | Germiston Yellow Pages Interprovincial I, Germiston |
2011
26 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
300m | 40.49 | - | Dec 15 | Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Summer Series, Stellenbosch |
400m | 57.08 | - | Dec 12 | Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Summer Series, Oudtshoorn |
200m | 25.93 | +0.0 | Dec 12 | Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Summer Series, Oudtshoorn |
JT | 35.78 | - | Aug 20 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen - Combined Events |
LJ | 5.43 | +0.0 | Aug 20 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen - Combined Events |
800m | 2:26.65 | - | Aug 20 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen - Combined Events |
Hep | 5149 | - | Aug 20 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen |
SP | 10.82 | - | Aug 19 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen - Combined Events |
HJ | 1.68 | - | Aug 19 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen - Combined Events |
100mH | 14.23 | +0.1 | Aug 19 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen - Combined Events |
200m | 26.10 | -1.4 | Aug 19 | Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen - Combined Events |
Hep | 5520 | - | Jun 16 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno |
JT | 33.85 | - | Jun 16 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno - Combined Events |
LJ | 5.81 | +0.6 | Jun 16 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno - Combined Events |
800m | 2:19.49 | - | Jun 16 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno - Combined Events |
SP | 10.54 | - | Jun 15 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno - Combined Events |
HJ | 1.74 | - | Jun 15 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno - Combined Events |
100mH | 13.83 | -0.5 | Jun 15 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno - Combined Events |
200m | 25.11 | +2.5 | Jun 15 | Kladno TNT-Fortuna Meeting, Kladno - Combined Events |
HJ | 1.70 | - | Apr 30 | Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch |
100mH | 14.09 | +0.3 | Apr 29 | Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch |
100mH | 14.38 | +0.0 | Apr 29 | Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch |
JT | 37.97 | - | Apr 17 | Combined Events African Championships, Réduit - Combined Events |
LJ | 5.56 | -0.8 | Apr 17 | Combined Events African Championships, Réduit - Combined Events |
800m | 2:17.76 | - | Apr 17 | Combined Events African Championships, Réduit - Combined Events |
Hep | 5673 | - | Apr 16 | Combined Events African Championships, Réduit |
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Honours
8
2012Porto Novo African Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
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2012Porto Novo African Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
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2010South African Championships
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2010Nairobi African Championships
Heptathlon
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2010Nairobi African Championships
Heptathlon
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2009South African Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
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2008South African Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
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2007Algiers All-African Games
400 Metres Hurdles
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2006Bambous African Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
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2006Bambous African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2006Bambous African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2006Bambous African Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
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2006Athina IAAF World Cup
400 Metres Hurdles
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Janet Lawless's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Janet Lawless's 400 m hurdles personal best is 55.82, set on Jul 6, 2006 in Pretoria (RSA), #429 on the all-time list.
Which events does Janet Lawless compete in?
Janet Lawless competes in the 400 m hurdles and 100 m hurdles.
How did Janet Lawless perform in 2012?
2012 season best: 56.16, set on Jun 2, 2012 in Genève (SUI).